Terms Used In South Carolina Code 48-1-350

  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
All penalties assessed under this chapter are held as a debt payable to the State by the person against whom they have been charged and constitute a lien against the property of the person. One-half of the civil penalties collected inure to the benefit of the county. The criminal penalties collected pursuant to § 48-1-320 must be collected and distributed pursuant to § 14-1-205.